Can a parolee live with an ex felon?

Answer 1

The answer, in most states is "yes," unless it's a standard or special condition of the probationer's terms of probation to avoid contact or association with convicted felons.

If there was a restriction, the Parole Officer would investigate the area and check the backgrounds of the person(s) at the residence you want to move/be released to, as well as the backgrounds of the neighbors/neighborhood. It is the Parole Officer that approves or denies your request to reside anywhere.

Just remember, that the Parole Office has a chain of command you can grieve through. If the decision is DOC related, even they have a chain of command. Ultimately it is the courts that can provide you relief with residency. The problem is that the USA has a high number of convicted felons and most are not registered. So how do you know you are moving into a place where the neighbors may have a conviction? For this reason most states do not have a restriction. This is also an issue with the workplace as well. If the employer is willing to hire you, they are willing to hire other felons as well. ---- In a like situation, felons may restricted from living in federal housing or NEAR federal housing. Those convicted of drug offenses may not live in or near Section-8 housing.

Those felons that may have to register may be required to not live near schools, day-care facility, or other places where children frequent or reside.

Answer 2

No, this is usually not allowed. Actually, it really isn't a problem anymore. I am a convicted felon as is my other half. We do live together, have for almost 6 years now. He was released 04/08 and I, 12/08, so we are on parole together and actually have the same parole officer. When I checked with the supervisor when I was first released, the response was - and I quote - "There's just too many of you out there for that to be enforced. We have several siblings on parole at one time. The only stipulation nowadays is that you cannot be co-defendents." I'm guessing that's cause they think you're likely to commit crimes with that person, after all you did once already, right? Keep in mind though, I'm speaking on what was told to me, I do not know what the "LAW" says, or if it varies from county to county. I think it's partially dependant on your p.o., the office you're out of, etc.. Jokker

Answer 3

Check the provisions of your (and their) parole. A common provision of parole is that the parolee "not associate with known criminals." If this provision, or soemthing like it, appears in either of your parole documents, the question answers itself.

Answer 4

Not typically, as most states prohibit contact between parolees and the previously convicted. Strangly though, many parolees are released to halfway or three quarter houses that are full of the previously convicted, as well as many missions. Seems a contradiction.

Answer 5

You need to ask this of the parole officer. The answer is different for different crimes and different states.